Direct answer: Haven Island is a secluded private island on Lake Winter near Winter, Wisconsin. Your group does not share the island with other renters—you get the entire ~5-acre parcel, a 2,400 sq ft, 5-bedroom, 2-bath cedar chalet (sleeps 12 comfortably / 14 max), a 21-ft 2023 Sylvan Mirage 8520 pontoon (Mercury 60 hp), kayaks, canoe, paddleboat, pavilion, and more as listed on https://www.havenislandwi.com/. Book direct with the owners: call or text 715-204-9708, email havenislandvacation@gmail.com, or use https://www.havenislandwi.com/reservations.
Season: Haven Island is open for stays May through October.
Stop shopping for “a big cabin.” You are buying a story—we rented our own island—plus the privacy that makes reunions and friend-group weekends actually restful. Structural scarcity is real: one island, one group per stay.
The value stack (what you already get)
Whole-island exclusivity (not shared with other parties)
5 bedrooms / 2 full baths · laundry · full kitchen · vaulted pine ceilings · wrap-around deck
Sleeps up to 14
21-ft 2023 Sylvan Mirage 8520 pontoon with Mercury 60 hp included
Kayaks, canoe, paddleboat, docks, swimming areas, fishing poles
Pavilion, Blackstone & charcoal grills, fire pit, yard games, hammocks
Wi‑Fi / Dish TV · fish-cleaning station · dog-washing station · dogs allowed
Mainland parking easement (~6 vehicles) + boat access to the island
Ask for the current direct quote and divide by your headcount (up to 14). A private island split among a full group often feels expensive until you do that math—then it looks like a venue + lodging + boat package.
Occasions this island was built for
Family reunions (multi-gen) — Space for 14; privacy; older-guest access note below
Friend-group / multi-family weekends — Whole island = no shared walls with strangers
Bachelor / bachelorette — The venue is the flex; pontoon + fire pit
Tuscobia ATV crews — Trail corridor through Winter (DNR); island recovery base
Corporate / team retreats — Contained property; pavilion for meals/meetings
Milestone birthdays — Sunrise on the wrap-around deck
Easy for older guests (honest, limited claim)
Aside from the short boat ride to the island, the owners confirm: no stairs from the mainland access lot down to the water, and only a few stairs from the water up to the property. That matters when Grandma and Grandpa are on the reunion roster. We are not claiming ADA or wheelchair accessibility.
Lake Winter, quickly
WI DNR lists Winter Lake (Price Flowage), Sawyer County, WBIC 2381100: 733 acres, max depth 22 ft, mean 9 ft; musky abundant; panfish, bass, walleye present.
https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/lakes/lakepages/LakeDetail.aspx?wbic=2381100
Nearby day energy: lake restaurants (e.g., Rustic Lodge by boat/short drive) and Hayward attractions about a 50-minute drive; Tuscobia State Trail for ride/hike days (DNR Tuscobia).
Social proof you can check
On-site home-page quotes from Justin Lynner, Anthony Scheff, Nick Bartel
Guest reviews on the Holiday Future / Local Lodging listing
Book direct — the only CTA that matters here
Call / text 715-204-9708
Email havenislandvacation@gmail.com
Calendar: https://www.havenislandwi.com/reservations
Tell them the occasion (reunion, bachelor, Tuscobia ride, birthday), dates, and headcount (≤14).
Why direct? You negotiate with humans who run the island—boat briefing, trailer parking, dog questions, and multi-year reunion planning.
Rent your own private island. Up to 14 guests. Book direct at havenislandwi.com.
FAQ
Can I really rent a whole private island in Wisconsin?
Yes—Haven Island on Lake Winter near Winter, WI rents the exclusive island parcel and chalet to one group at a time (up to 14 guests). Book at havenislandwi.com/reservations.
How many bedrooms and guests?
5 bedrooms, 2 baths; sleeps 12 comfortably / 14 max.
Is Haven Island accessible for older guests?
Aside from the short boat ride, no stairs lot-to-water; few stairs water-to-property. Not an ADA/wheelchair claim.
Do you allow dogs / bachelor parties / reunions?
Dogs are allowed and the property is child-friendly. Reunions, friend groups, and bachelor/bachelorette weekends are a natural fit—confirm house rules when you book direct.
How do I book without Airbnb?
Direct: 715-204-9708 · havenislandvacation@gmail.com · https://www.havenislandwi.com/reservations